Chapter 381

Chapter 381

Sherilyn sat frozen, a storm of emotions having just passed, leaving her in a state of

maybe? Playing the role of a shield was never easy,

confusion. He’s gone. Gone for?

especially having to watch Gilbert and his… sister–in–law get all flirty. Ugh.

She rested her hand gentl

on her stomach, whispering a silent prayer. If only some divine intervention could grant her wish to bear a child! Watching Gilbert and Caroline exchanging glances filled with affection was more than she could bear.

Downstairs, Gilbert hadn’t managed to shake off his foul mood.

Caroline noticed immediately. Taking his jacket from him, she flashed a sly grin. “Did leaving me here get her all worked up?”

“No,” Gilbert replied, shaking his head, though feeling an uncomfortable tightness in his

chest.

be? I knew you long before she was even born. Why should she be upset? She’s not your wife. Even if she was, she has

words only added to

late. You should head to bed,” he said, before

eager to console Sherilyn?

“Gilbert, oh, Gilbert.”

:

back so soon. Without turning on the light, he laid down beside her and wrapped his

smell his cologne mixed

her resolve, she couldn’t help but speak, “Can you… maybe

Gilbert pulled her closer. “This is my bed.

sat up abruptly. “Just for tonight, please? Consider it a

Gilbert said, turning on the bedside lamp. His

you plan to keep this

making a scene,” she replied, taking a deep

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can’t sleep.”

Gilbert sniffed at his pajama top. I don’t smell anything.”

hard to notice your own

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